CORP/1462 Project Manager
£33,782 to £37,890

Ballard House 12 month Fixed Term Contract 37 hours per week Grade H (£33,782 to £37,890)

Project Manager Role Profile

This is a 12 month fixed term appointment to manage and deliver new Geographical Information System (GIS) capability for Plymouth City Council.

You’ll work collaboratively with service and data owners and our IT providers, Delt Shared Services, to ensure the right GIS solutions are in place and that the new capability is fully utilised to improve the way we work.

Main Responsibilities

To work closely with digital and data leads to plan and deliver the GIS projects aligned with Plymouth City Council’s Digital Plan. Co-ordinate the identification and collection of spatial data, and assist in producing a corporate policy for the ongoing governance of this data.

To manage implementation of the ArcGIS product. Identify GIS integration opportunities and develop council wide use of spatial and address data. To plan and facilitate an evaluation process for a desktop GIS solution.

To facilitate a joined up approach across the organisation in relation to use of geospatial data. To establish and develop effective working relationships with data owners across the organisation. Actively participate in the coordination and delivery of other Plymouth City Council projects and activities as required.

About You

Our ideal candidate will: Be informed and credible in talking to stakeholders about the benefits of digital, data and technology in improving public services. Have experience in managing technology projects involving multiple teams and/or organisations.

Enjoy problem-solving in new, complex and sometimes ambiguous environments where creativity and pragmatism are required. Be a clear and articulate communicator, both in writing and in person. Be comfortable working in a small and fast-moving team, managing a mixed and varied workload, and responding effectively to the needs of a range of stakeholders.

Have an awareness of information management principles, including those relating to data matching, open data and data protection. Be committed to continual learning.

Experience in GIS, information analysis or a similar field is desirable.

For further information and an informal chat please email amanda.macdonald@plymouth.gov.uk to arrange a call.

Closing date Thursday 23 September
 
Vacancy Description
Ballard House 12 month Fixed Term Contract 37 hours per week Grade H (£33,782 to £37,890)
 
Project Manager Role Profile

This is a 12 month fixed term appointment to manage and deliver new Geographical Information System (GIS) capability for Plymouth City Council.

You’ll work collaboratively with service and data owners and our IT providers, Delt Shared Services, to ensure the right GIS solutions are in place and that the new capability is fully utilised to improve the way we work.

Main Responsibilities

To work closely with digital and data leads to plan and deliver the GIS projects aligned with Plymouth City Council’s Digital Plan. Co-ordinate the identification and collection of spatial data, and assist in producing a corporate policy for the ongoing governance of this data.

To manage implementation of the ArcGIS product. Identify GIS integration opportunities and develop council wide use of spatial and address data. To plan and facilitate an evaluation process for a desktop GIS solution.

To facilitate a joined up approach across the organisation in relation to use of geospatial data. To establish and develop effective working relationships with data owners across the organisation. Actively participate in the coordination and delivery of other Plymouth City Council projects and activities as required.

About You

Our ideal candidate will: Be informed and credible in talking to stakeholders about the benefits of digital, data and technology in improving public services. Have experience in managing technology projects involving multiple teams and/or organisations.

Enjoy problem-solving in new, complex and sometimes ambiguous environments where creativity and pragmatism are required. Be a clear and articulate communicator, both in writing and in person. Be comfortable working in a small and fast-moving team, managing a mixed and varied workload, and responding effectively to the needs of a range of stakeholders.

Have an awareness of information management principles, including those relating to data matching, open data and data protection. Be committed to continual learning.

Experience in GIS, information analysis or a similar field is desirable.

For further information and an informal chat please email amanda.macdonald@plymouth.gov.uk to arrange a call.

Closing date Thursday 23 September